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Across
  1. 2. The anatomical structure in the hoof that, when inflamed, leads to the debilitating condition known as "founder."
  2. 5. One of the imaging modalities used at Rood & Riddle to diagnose subchondral bone disease when radiographs appear "clean."
  3. 7. The specialized nerve block used to desensitize the entire foot, typically performed at the level of the proximal sesamoid bones.
  4. 9. The 2025 winner of the USEF Heart Horse Award.
  5. 11. The physiological state of a mare during February, characterized by a lack of estrous cycles due to day length.
Down
  1. 1. The first milk produced by a mare, essential for a foal's immunity.
  2. 2. The common surgical approach used for a nephrosplenic entrapment that does not require a ventral midline incision.
  3. 3. This virus is a leading cause of late-term abortion and respiratory disease in February-foaling mares.
  4. 4. Vital organ that Rood & Riddle specialists monitor for athletic performance.
  5. 6. A term for a horse that shares an especially deep bond with its owner.
  6. 8. Essential winter item used to keep a horse warm in the Kentucky cold.
  7. 10. The specific technique used to bypass traditional fertilization by injecting a single sperm into an oocyte.